In Reply to: Re Nyepi Day posted by koco on Sunday, 13. March 2005 at 13:08 Bali Time:
This is aquick run down on the celebrations
9/3"Galungan" holiday, the day commemorated as the victory of "Dharma" (Virtue) upon "Adharma" (Evil), the entire island is brightened with festivities and celebrations, while symbolizing welfare and prosperity throughout Bali
10/3 "Tawur Agung Kesanga" the great Sacrificial ceremony, held to welcome "Nyepi" holiday started from every family compound, village area, town centre up to the provincial area of Bali with location focussed at Puputan Square, at Denpasar
11/3 Nyepi, the day of silence is a day of introspection, reflection and clarity for Balinese. By keeping quiet, refraining from eating, drinking, cooking, working, talking, sexual activities and going out, they convince the evil spirits who have returned after the previous night that no one is home in Bali, so they should not stick around.
Gary